Hi fellow traders! Confused by conflicting old/new SASO info for the Saudi market lately? Don’t worry—this guide cuts through the noise, especially the critical platform change that can make or break your certification efforts.
No fluff here—just 2025 latest insights. You’ll find half the market guides still talk about “SABER,” but that’s a thing of the past.
To build a more unified, transparent digital regulatory environment, Saudi Arabia implemented a major overhaul in late 2023: the familiar SABER online certification system was upgraded and migrated to the new national unified trade platform—FASAH.
What this means for you:
·SABER is history: Tutorials for “SABER operations” are outdated; following them leads to login/application roadblocks.
·FASAH is the only entry: Product registration, conformity assessment, certificate payment, and customs data integration now all go through FASAH—the sole official channel designated by Saudi Customs (ZATCA).
Simply put: For Saudi exports, your first step isn’t finding an agent, but learning and familiarizing yourself with FASAH’s interface and workflows.
SASO Certification Essence Remains Unchanged
While the platform changed, the core of Saudi’s SALEEM product safety program—the dual certificate system—remains intact. Master this, and you grasp the certification framework.
These two certificates are interdependent, mandatory, and fully processed via FASAH:
1.Product Certificate of Conformity (PCoC) — Product ID CardIssued per product model: Submit test reports (international CB or Saudi-aligned reports) and technical documents to a Saudi-accredited body to prove design compliance. Valid for 1 year typically, usable for multiple exports during validity.
2.Shipment Certificate of Conformity (SCoC) — Shipment Customs Clearance VisaIssued per export batch: Before each shipment, apply for SCoC via FASAH using the valid PCoC, uploading commercial invoices and packing lists. Batch-specific, mandatory for Saudi customs clearance.
Process chain simplified: Secure the product ID (PCoC) first, then apply for the shipment visa (SCoC) for each batch using the PCoC. Upon arrival, Saudi customs verifies SCoC authenticity/status directly via FASAH.
2025 New Regulations & Key Trends You Must Know
Beyond platform migration, these 2025 updates demand your focus:
·Dynamic regulated product scope: SASO regularly updates mandatory certification lists. Recently, requirements for energy-efficient products (ACs, refrigerators, lighting) and EVs + charging equipment have tightened. Confirm your product’s latest status via official channels or professionals before export planning.
·Rapid standard updates: Saudi local standards (e.g., SASO 2874 for ACs) are upgrading to higher energy efficiency levels. 2025 exports must meet updated standards—old report applications will be rejected.
·True cost breakdown: “Percentage-of-value pricing” is a myth. Costs include 3 core parts: product testing fees (lab-dependent), certification body audit fees, and FASAH official issuance fees. Insist on clear, itemized quotes from service providers.
·Critical misconception clarified: No official mutual recognition between China CCC and Saudi SASO. Exports still require full SASO conformity assessment, but valid international CB test reports streamline processes, saving time and costs—a practical shortcut.
This guide demystifies 2025 Saudi SASO new regulations. The Saudi market offers huge opportunities, but entry rules keep evolving. Master FASAH’s new processes, and your customs clearance will be smooth sailing. For unclear product categories, do extra homework. Wish you successful orders and smooth overseas expansion!For professional certification consulting, contact BLUEASIA at +86 13534225140.
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